00:008 Forgotten 1973 One-Hit Wonders You Should Put on Your Playlist
00:048. Stuck in the Middle with You by Steeler's Wheel
00:09Satirical party jam from a short-lived band gained new fame via Reservoir Dogs' infamous scene, outlasting its creators' broader recognition.
00:187. Brother Louie by Stories
00:21Stories' cover of Hot Chocolate's interracial romance tale topped Billboard two weeks.
00:26The band soon split, leaving a resonant, danceable statement.
00:316. The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Vicki Lawrence
00:35A rare chart-topping murder ballad by comedian Lawrence redefined her image, written by Bobby Russell, later memorably covered by Reba.
00:445. Playground In My Mind by Clint Holmes
00:48Child-voiced chorus created an enduring earworm
00:51Written by Paul Vance and Lee Pocris, Holmes never matched its widespread success.
00:576. Hocus Pocus by Focus
01:01Prog-rock spectacle fused heavy riffs with yodeling and whistling, peaking at number 9 after TV performance.
01:09The song's frenetic energy and technical innovation continue to influence metal and prog-rock musicians.
01:147. Pillow Talk by Sylvia
01:18Sylvia's breathy whispers on Pillow Talk created an intimate soundtrack that pushed radio's boundaries.
01:24Originally, she wrote it for Al Green, who rejected it as too risque.
01:29Sylvia then recorded it delivering tasteful sensuality.
01:322. Dead Skunk by Loudon Wainwright III
01:36This quirky roadkill folk hit, reportedly written in just 15 minutes, cracked the top 20.
01:42He never re-entered top 40 yet secured enduring credibility.
01:451. I'll Give You a Daisy a Day by Judd Strunk
01:50Simple, sincere pledge of enduring love achieved broad appeal.
01:55New England comedian-singer found brief success couples still rediscover.
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